Learning Support Assistant

Contract: SPECIFIC PURPOSE- Primarily to work with a pupil who has additional needs.

Work Hours: 30 hours per week;

Work Pattern: 8.30am to 3.30pm Mon to Fri (Term Time Only);

Salary: New Scale 2 (points 3 to 4); £16,748 - £17,024 per annum.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone wishing to join our school as a Learning Support Assistant on a specific purpose contract. We are seeking someone to work with a pupil who has additional needs and support others when required.

An NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification is essential, as is experience of working in a primary setting.  

Excellent communication skills and a good standard of English are required. You must be hard-working, reliable, punctual and able to use initiative. Teamwork is important is it ensures that we achieve the very best outcomes for our children.

We pride ourselves on being able to make that difference to our pupil’s progress, having a low staff turnover, good morale, well behaved children as well as a supportive SLT and Governing Body.  

We are able to offer:

• A team of staff who are passionate about enabling all pupils to reach their potential.
• A cohesive multi-cultural community.
• A supportive and encouraging Inclusion and Leadership Team, committed to raising standards.
• A range of professional development opportunities and a structured training programme.

Closing Date: Monday 12th December 2022

Interviews: Tuesday 13th and Wednesday 14th December 2022.

CVs will not be accepted

Cherry Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.